~Small Town Homekeeper's Journal~
Hello Blog friendsIt has been awhile again since I have writen but I miss everyone so thought I would make some time to say hello. I pray that everyone will have a blessed blessed New Year. I pray that everyone's days will be filled with love and laughter and that your marriages will be blessed and your families filled with happiness. I am not going to list resolutions for myself this year, my only prayer for me is that I come closer to the Lord each and every day. God's Blessings..... everyone! aahh Secret Sisters., God's way of sending angelsI started a Holiday Secret Sister Swap back in November (click HERE to view original post) and I had to greatest package sent my way. Heather (and kids) THANK YOU SO MUCH... I love it ALL!!!
included here are pictures drawn by her children, homemade candy, homemade soap, two ceramic mice, a hand-drawn picture by Heather, coffee and unfortunately the candle the children sent me didn't make it. Thank you children! Here is a close up of the drawing Heather did for me...
(the reason I know who my secret sister is is that I matched everyone up by drawing straws.) Grandbaby statsWell here he is ...
Logan Kyle 7lb 2oz 16 " Born Dec 26th 7:26pm Welcome to the world Sweetbaby!
Merry Christmas GrandmaWELCOME MY LIL BUNDLE of JOY!! Grandma loves you!
This was the most perfect picture to express my lil man. Thank you to whom ever created it. Merry Christmas Everyone! Merry Christmas EveryoneJust stopping in to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
A Christmas letter from JesusDear Children,It has come to my attention that many you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I do appreciate being remembered anytime. How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santa's and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town. Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching, explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15: 1 - 8. If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it: 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time. 2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them. 3. Instead of writing George complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up. It will be nice hearing from you again. 4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them. 5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her. 6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile; it could make the difference. 7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families. 8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary - especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name. 9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them, buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in Me and they will make the delivery for you. 10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine. Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember: I LOVE YOU, JESUS ~Earthly Author Unknown~ Simple womans daybook
For Today…December 22nd 2008 Outside my Window… The temp is a mere 13* , the sky is grey, but the sun is shinning through with vengence. The wind is blowing with a mighty gust. The dogs are huddled against the back of the house to stay warm and out of the wind. The horses are standing inside the barn facing the sun to warm themselves and the cats are protecting the hay and staying warm within it. heehee I am thinking…of so much that my head is spinning. From the learning rooms…. we are reading The Christmas Letter from Jesus, and thinking of ways that we can change our look Christmas. Oh don't get me wrong, we love Christmas. I just want to teach my children (and it is never to late) to GIVE during this holiday and not so much long to receive. I believe that my children were given a BIRTHDAY where we celebrate THEM and this time of year should be spent celebrating the birth of our savior. I have felt this way in my heart for a long long time and have always pushed it away because I was made to feel like scruge. IT is time I share my WHOLE heart with my children so that maybe they too will see the true meaning of the birth of their savior and share it with their children as well. I am thankful for… the strength the Lord has given me to stand for what I believe. From the kitchen… I can hear someone going for a glass of tea and a Christmas cookie. hehee and they think I don't know. I am wearing…brown leggings, (ohh they are so warm and comfy) and an over sized t-shirt, thick warm comfy socks and my lap quilt that was given to me through a swap. Ahhhhh all so comfy. I am reading…"Preparing My Heart for Advent: and Ragweed by Avi I am hoping…that all my friends around the world and all of my extended family members are warm, fed, and blessed beyond belief. I am creating…several fleece hats and scarves for holiday gifts. I am hearing… the heat running, (praise you Lord for this comfort) the wind blowing and the clicking of the computer keyboard. Ahhhh quiet! Around the house… not a creature is stiring., not even a mouse! One of my favorite things this time of year is singing and hearing Christmas songs about baby Jesus, songs that glorify the Lord and driving around looking at the beautiful Nativity scenes and hearing the laughter of the children. I am praying for…all those people who don't have heat, family close by to laugh with and share their hearts with. my extended family members I can't be with right now, my friends and their families, and all those who don't know Jesus! May God bless each and every one of you! . A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…finishing the organization of all the totes spread here and there and putting them down on the storage shelves, cleaning up the whole office so I can do something with these walls. Sharing the Love of Jesus with everyone I see. Preparing my family for a day of Giving. What I accomplished since last week…finished a quilted blanket for my daughter to give to one of her friends, made over 120 cookies to share at a cookie exchange (which I must say was a total BLAST), finished two gifts for my family and found the strength to share my true feelings with my family about the Christmas season. (Thank you Lord) Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you... Sagerat wonders....1. Why did you start a blog? To keep in touch better with family and friends and meet new friends.
NOW you may be wondering why I posted these questions cause someone else was curious and wanted to know the answers so I will tell you why. 1) I thought they were good curiosity questions and I hope you will answer them on your blog 2) Because SAGERAT is having a contest and I wanted to join. :-) Now you can pop over to her contest HERE and be a part of it as well, or you can just leave a comment here and say hello. I encourage you to DO BOTH. Have a blessed and wonderful day. 8. What determines why you don't post a comment on someone else's blog? if a blogger just posts their daily happenings and it really doesn't call for a comment I tend not to post one. But I do SOMETIMES just say 'hey I was here, enjoyed your post."9. What determines why you do post a comment on someone else's blog? the need of the reader. I love to pray for people when they are in need, encourage others when they need it and share their joy when they post about it. 10. Do you have more than one blog? yes Where? http://www.heavenlymouseprints.blogspot.com http://sharingodsgifts.blogspot.com/ 11. Do you read random blogs either off of random blogger or friends lists? Oh yes, on those crazy nights when I just can't sleep I will randomly hit bloggers off a friends blog first and then off their blog and so on ... I love to visit new blogs. 4. If yes, why not? When I see that life is repeating itself and there is nothing new to talk about I won't bore my readers. 5. How important are comments to you? I do like people to comment but it isn't REAL important. When someone has something nice to share I welcome all the comments they have. I like people to post a simular situation in their life or a bit of advice if they have been in a simular situation that may work for me as well. 6. Do you ever find yourself wishing people would not always leave comments that agree with you? all comments are welcome unless they are derogitory or hateful. 7. Do you comment on other people's blogs a lot, sometimes, or very little? If I stop by a blog and find something interesting, joyful, or if someone is in need of prayer, I will comment. A mouse lover ~ TotallyI just had to share the most awesomest thing I got today. As you all know I love love LOVE mice. Well I was given a website funfriend.com by a friend of mine and you will never guess what I found there. I found the most awesomest cell phone cover there ever was. Check it out.... Hope you all have a wonderful Merry Merry Christmas. Who's who in your life?I saw this on a friends blog and it fell right into the way I have been feeling lately. I have been reading the book 'preparing my heart for Advent and this just touched me. Jesus is Better than Santa { Last Page } { Page 1 of 5 } { Next Page } |
"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests,'" Luke 2:13-14.![[simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dUrUa10NCDQ/SANSkp9X30I/AAAAAAAAATE/peRSpbqVwiA/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg)
isn't it just the coolest. Now am I spoiled or WHAT....?!! hehehe
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